Day Two –  March 9, 2026
IBS New York – Booth #501
Duration: 60 Minutes ( 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM )
Awards Ceremony: 3:45 PM
Sponsored by HEBS & PureO Natural Products

Competition Prizes

• 1st Place: $1,000 cash + Trophy
• 2nd Place: $500 worth of product + Trophy
• 3rd Place: $100 worth of product + Trophy

Registration Details

• $75 per category. Registration includes entry to IBS for you and your model.
• Registration must be completed at the PureO booth (#501)

Eligibility:

• Hair must be at least 2″ long on top for proper styling
• Must include cut, design, and finish with Vintage Influence
• All designs must align with Vintage theme
• Model may include a stylish theme appropriate outfit and props for full presentation
• Models must meet eligibility requirements in order to serve as a model

Rules:

• 60 minutes to complete your total look, cut, design, and style
• Must include Vintage haircut and Freestyle design
• Enhancements/props allowed
• Designs colors and enhancements must align with Vintage theme

Judging Criteria (30 Points Total)

Use of Color/Props (5 Points)
• Color or props enhance the design and overall concept
• Application is clean, controlled, and intentional
• Props are securely placed and do not distract from the haircut
• Deductions: Messy application, overuse, or elements that overpower the design

Design Linework (5 Points)
• Lines are sharp, crisp, and clearly defined
• Consistent depth and width throughout the design
• No patchy, shaky, or unfinished lines
• Deductions: Uneven depth, or blurry line definition

Cut Precision (5 Points)
• Design Reflection: Cutting technique clearly supports and reflects the intended style and design
• Execution: Techniques are clean, intentional, and precise
• Scoring Note: Higher points for purposeful multi-tool use and techniques that enhance the design; deductions for poor control, uneven results, or cutting that does not align with the style.

Styling Technique (5 Points)
• Styling Execution: Hair is styled cleanly, intentionally, and with control
• Design Support: Styling enhances the freestyle design and overall concept
• Finish: No loose strands, flyaways, or unfinished areas; final look is polished and stage-ready
• Deductions: Sloppy styling, unfinished shaping, or styling that distracts from the design.

Creativity (5 Points)
• Original concept that stands out from standard designs
• Creative choices flow together cohesively
• Innovation without sacrificing technique or cleanliness
• Deductions: Copycat designs or creativity that compromises execution

Vintage Total Look (5 Points)
• Haircut is fully completed, balanced, and polished.
• Style is appropriate for the model’s face shape and head shape.
• Facial hair (if present) is groomed, blended, and complements the haircut.
• Finish is clean from all angles (front, sides, back).
• Vintage theme is represented in the final look